The TH-1230 is a power supply that boasts to be able to output at and while the supply is bulky, it seems to be unbelievably light, so it might be interesting to verify those claims.

The case can be popped open just by sliding a flat screwdriver between the two parts of the case and then it will open easily.

As suspected, the interior is pretty disappointing. The power supply just has a small PCB inside, in spite of the size of the case, that additionally floats inside without being screwed or anchored to anything. Looking at the datasheet it seems that the maximal output current is , which is roughly a third of the advertised current advertised on the case ().

To be fair, at , the plastic case is actually worth more than the circuit so this item will be salvaged. THe circuit has a transfomer and a few capacitors that also seem worthwhile given their size. The chip itself is not bad due to being able to maintain constant current but unfortunately it is not that great for the power requirements of modern hardware. Even as per USB power requirements is way too underpowered.

Interestingly, we have another power supply lying around rated at and that seems to be the real McCoy but it has a different plug standard than required, such that the other power supply will be disassembled and then the circuit salvaged to be placed inside this case.